Djed Spence vs Virgil: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Spence DEF - Spurs | 1.7 | 0.0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 9.6% | £4.5m |
 | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 3.1 | 0.0 | 175 | 6 | 1 | 26.9 | 16.2% | £6.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VIRGIL
Virgil holds a slight edge over Djed Spence heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Virgil projects 1.4 more expected points in GW1.
- Djed Spence costs £2.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Spence
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
Virgil
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
The case for each player
Spence
- Djed Spence has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 78 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Spence a viable starting option.
- With only 9.6% ownership, Spence offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 6 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 175 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.1 points in GW1, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Spence vs Virgil Gameweek 1
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